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Leadership Training

 

Register For 2025 Pathfinder and Adventurer Staff Training. 

 

Where: Broken Arrow Ranch

When: August 22-24

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This training program equips Pathfinder staff with essential leadership skills through a weekend retreat. It includes training sessions, worship, and team-building activities, adaptable for any Pathfinder organization.

Preliminary Schedule


Friday

Time Session Description
6:00 - 6:30 PM  Supper  Welcome meal to build community.
6:45 - 7:45 PM  General Session: Welcome & Worship  Introduction to the weekend and worship led by a guest speaker.
7:45 - 9:00 PM  Track Training Session 1  Mental Health

Sabbath

Time Session Description
8:00 - 8:45 AM Breakfast Group meal to start the day.
9:00 - 10:15 AM Track Training Session 2 By Track
10:30 - 12:00 PM Worship Service Inspirational message and praise led by a guest speaker.
12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch Shared meal for fellowship.
12:45 - 1:30 PM Sabbath Rest or Nature Walk Time for reflection or a guided walk.
1:45 - 3:00 PM Track Training Session 3 By Track
3:15 - 4:30 PM Track Training Session 4 By Track
4:45 - 5:30 PM Dinner Evening meal.
5:45 - 7:00 PM Track Training Session 5 By Track
7:15 - 7:45 PM Worship & Praise Short evening worship with music and reflection.
7:45 - 9:00 PM Track Training Session 6 By Track
9:00 - 10:00 PM Team-Building Activity Fun group activity (e.g., ice cream social).

Sunday

Time Session Description
8:00 - 8:45 AM Breakfast Final group meal.
9:00 - 10:15 AM Track Training Session 7 By Track
10:30 - 11:45 AM Track Training Session 8 By Track
11:45 - 12:00 PM Closing Program Review of takeaways, annual theme introduction, Q&A, and prayer.
12:00 PM Cabin Cleanup & Departure Participants clean facilities and depart.

 

Online Staff Trainings


Pathfinder Basic Staff Training

The purpose of this course is to provide online training for all new Pathfinder staff and those thinking of working with Pathfinders. This certification is intended to provide basic information about the purpose, structure and ministry of Pathfinders to individuals who are just starting out in Pathfinder ministry and have little or no prior experience with the program. It is highly recommended that this certification is earned before they begin their participation in Pathfinder ministry, although not required.

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Adventurer Club Director Certification

The Adventurer Club Director Certification is designed to develop the skills required to be an effective director of an Adventurer Club. Participants will learn leadership skills, the process of building a staff team and much more. It is not intended that this course should teach the basics of what Adventurers learn, but rather the basic elements to lead a club. Each participant should have an Adventurer Club Director’s Guide. Following the completion of the modules and quizzes, the participant will receive a printable completion certificate for this course.

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Adventurer Club Basic Staff Certification Course

The Adventurer Club Basic Staff Certification is designed to develop the skills required to be an effective Adventurer Club staff. Participants will discover the purpose, mission, philosophy, and history of the Adventurer Club ministry. They will also acquire knowledge on how to organize an Adventurer Club. The participant will become acquainted with the planning process of a club, developing flow charts, yearly calendars, and creating a budget for the club. The participant will also understand the developmental growth of children and will learn methods of teaching the Adventurer curriculum in a creative, spiritual, and meaningful way. They will additionally understand the importance of working with and involving Adventurer parents in the program. And finally, the participant will discover safety guidelines, understand the importance of providing a safe environment in the club, and will also learn how to recognize the signs of potential child abuse.

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